Local NewsArajet starts a new route between Santiago, Dominican Republic and Colombia 29/05/2023Santiago.- Minister of Tourism David Collado and Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of Arajet, jointly announced the official launch of the new Santiago-Medellín route on Monday. The route, scheduled to begin operations on July 17, signifies a significant milestone in connectivity between the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic and Colombia. During a press […]Adompretur Sosúa-Cabarete attends guided tour of the National Palace 27/05/2023Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Tourism Press Association (Adompretur), Sosúa-Cabarete branch, participated on Friday in a guided tour of the National Palace, which was coordinated by the Secretary General of the branch Daniel Mercado and was attended by the association’s national president Yenny Polanco Lovera and board members Juan de Dios Valentín and Cristian Mota, while […]One of the six injured dies after receiving an electric shock from lightning in Santiago 26/05/2023Santiago.- Tragically, one of the individuals who was injured last Wednesday after being struck by lightning in the Los Guandules area of Villa Olímpica, south of Santiago de los Caballeros, has passed away. Juan Ramón Paniagua, while receiving medical treatment at the José María Cabral y Báez regional university hospital, succumbed to his injuries. According […]International seminar on disaster preparedness held in Puerto Plata 24/05/2023Puerto Plata.- Siglo XII Dominican Airports (Aerodom), the Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Companies of the North (Ashonorte), the Emergency Operations Center (COE), Outreach Aid to the Americas, and the Community Port Resilience Program joined forces to organize a face-to-face seminar titled “Disaster Preparation in Ports and Airports.” The seminar, held for the first […]Larger cruise ships bring promising growth to Puerto Plata ports in the Dominican Republic 23/05/2023Puerto Plata, DR.- Jeffrey Rannik, the president of Báez and Rannik shipping company, has highlighted the current trend of larger vessels arriving at the ports of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. According to Rannik, ships that used to accommodate 2,500 passengers a decade ago now carry 5,000 passengers due to their increased size. During […]Government announces competitive process to build Amber tourism route 20/05/2023The General Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships (DGAPP) announced the start of the competitive process for the construction of the Amber Highway and for the operation and maintenance of the North Ring Road. The modern highway, which will connect Santiago and Puerto Plata in less than 30 minutes, and the new financial model includes, in a […]Puerto Plata airport reopens after completing renovation 18/05/2023Puerto Plata, DR.- Siglo XXI Dominican Airports (Aerodom) has announced the reopening of Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata following the successful completion of the second phase of runway repairs and remodeling. The second phase, which required an investment of over $4.5 million, involved leveling the slabs of the central section of the runway, […]5.2 earthquake shakes the North region of the Dominican Republic 18/05/2023Puerto Plata.- On Thursday, May 18, the Cibaeños experienced a magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck at dawn, as reported by the National Seismology Center. The epicenter of the tremor was located in the province of Puerto Plata, specifically in the Altamira region, approximately 17 kilometers away. The earthquake had a depth of 10.2 kilometers. The […]Seven drug points dismantled in Northwest line following police intervention 10/05/2023Valverde.- On Tuesday, the National Police’s Northwest Regional Directorate intervened and dismantled seven points of sale and distribution of drugs across four provinces. Several Haitian nationals were detained for investigation, and 49 grams of marijuana and 34 grams of cocaine were confiscated. In addition, 38 motorcycles were retained, including 15 left abandoned at drug points. […]Well-known landowner and wife found dead in Puerto Plata 07/05/2023The National Police found the lifeless bodies of the well-known landowner Generoso Pérez and his wife in Estero Hondo, Villa Isabela. The reports indicated that both were beaten to death by employees inside a farm in Estero Hondo after the latter was declared missing by his relatives last Monday, May 1. According to information released […] TourismSaona Island beyond tourism: its inhabitants do not bargain for peace and tranquilitySanto Domingo.- Although Saona Island is commonly known for its attractive beaches and natural pools, there are two communities that have a population of more than 350 people who do not negotiate to live elsewhere for more amenities offered to them. The peace and tranquility that prevails throughout the environment of the community called Mano […]Air Canada schedules flights to La Romana for the winter seasonLa Romana, DR.- Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its winter network to include four new routes from Toronto and Montreal to Monterrey and Los Cabos in Mexico and to La Romana, Dominican Republic, and Fort-de-France in the West Indies. Operations from Montreal-La Romana will be operated on two flights starting December 17. Montreal – La […]Adompretur Sosúa-Cabarete attends guided tour of the National PalaceSanto Domingo.- The Dominican Tourism Press Association (Adompretur), Sosúa-Cabarete branch, participated on Friday in a guided tour of the National Palace, which was coordinated by the Secretary General of the branch Daniel Mercado and was attended by the association’s national president Yenny Polanco Lovera and board members Juan de Dios Valentín and Cristian Mota, while […]Héctor Valdez Albizu: “Tourism is the spearhead of Dominican economy”Santiago de los Caballeros, DR.- The governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), Héctor Valdez Albizu, said that tourism is the spearhead of the economy, as it generated revenues of more than US$8.4 billion in 2022, with the arrival of 8.5 million non-resident visitors, of which 7.2 million arrived by air and […]Iberia records “robust demand” in Santo Domingo: will fly daily in summerSanto Domingo.- Spanish airline Iberia is strengthening its commitment to Santo Domingo for the upcoming summer season, announcing that as of August it will start operating a daily flight between Madrid and the Dominican capital. According to Antonio Linares, Iberia’s Sales Director for Spain, Portugal, and North Africa, demand is “robust” and remains “stable” for […]IDB recognizes Santo Domingo’s Colonial City projectSanto Domingo.– The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recognized the Integral Tourism and Urban Development Program of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo (PIDTUCCSD), implemented by the Dominican Government through the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), for meeting its goals within the established timeframe, its proactive planning and its commitment. The recognition was received by Amín Abel […]Soltour and Bahia Principe promote Samaná in Europe with a television campaignSanto Domingo.- Soltour, the leading independent tour operator in Spain and Portugal, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, the hotel division of Grupo Piñero, have reaffirmed their commitment to the tourism sector with a television campaign in Europe aimed at promoting and highlighting the Samaná province as an attractive tourist destination due to its natural […]Airbnb, at full speed in the Dominican Republic: captures almost 60% of accommodationsSanto Domingo.- The tourism industry in the Dominican Republic is experiencing significant growth and has become one of the main contributors to job creation and foreign currency inflows. However, the availability of accommodations has become fragmented due to the impact of platforms like Airbnb, which offer cheaper spaces but may lack the same level of […]The Catalonia Santo Domingo going under renovations to strengthen its servicesSanto Domingo.- The Catalonia Santo Domingo hotel is undergoing extensive renovations and innovations to enhance the guest experience and attract visitors looking to enjoy the property’s amenities. Ivan Cunillera, the hotel’s general director, revealed that the renovations, costing over half a million dollars, are focused on premium room upgrades on floors 14, 19, and 21. […]Tourism Minister: “We want to double the number of Argentines who choose us”Buenos Aires.- The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Mitur) has outlined three key strategies to promote the country: increasing tourist numbers, highlighting new destinations, and improving direct connectivity. Minister David Collado highlighted the importance of the Argentine market, ranking it as the third-largest source of tourists in the first quarter of 2023, behind […]
